Two Americans Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Americans Robert H. Grubbs (search) and Richard R. Schrock (search) and Yves Chauvin of France won the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for work that reduces hazardous waste in creating new chemicals.
The trio won the award for their development of the metathesis method for creating new organic molecules. Metathesis (search) has tremendous commercial potential in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and foodstuffs production industries. It is also used in the development of revolutionary polymers.
There was a wallaby in our garden earlier in the year - also not usual!
Stretch out your calves a little bit.
And the word of the day is: WALLA!Walla? Never!
I've always wanted the Walla in luxury.Hmmmm.
Great pics, DR derBRUCER. Thanks for sharing and captioning!
DR Jason - Sounds like a good day to call in?
;)
It was called Trembling Before G-d, with the o left out since Orthodox Jews don't spell or use the name at all (is that correct JMK?).
Yes, it was quite a film.
When John McGlinn made that marvelous 3-CD SHOW BOAT, there was a documentary on its making that also included SHOW BOAT scholar Miles Kreugher giving the complete history of the show. I videotaped that program and have always loved it. (Not sure I could even put my hands on it now).
Blond moment of the day:
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Good morning!
It was raining here when I woke, it's raining here now, and it's supposed to rain the rest of the day, Hurricane Tamy's greeting to us.
We haven't had any real rain in almost two months, so many people are really grateful for this. The rain prevented my walk this morning, so I'll jump on the treadmill at some point today.
Vixmom, did I understand that the "Shark Bites" were your contribution to the dinner last night? If so, thanks.
Huzzah! 'Tis lunchtime!
Danise, the Vixter was talking about what a great day she had at the Park... and said we must go back there and show everything to her dad... and ssaid she hoped you would be there too because she wants to have lunch at Jekyl & Hydes and thinks "it wouldn't be fair if Danise didn't come because she helped us discover it!!"
MIAMI - The alligator has some foreign competition at the top of the Everglades food chain, and the results of the struggle are horror-movie messy.
A 13-foot Burmese python recently burst after it apparently tried to swallow a live, six-foot alligator whole, authorities said.
The incident has heightened biologists’ fears that the nonnative snakes could threaten a host of other animal species in the Everglades.
“It means nothing in the Everglades is safe from pythons, a top-down predator,” said Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida wildlife professor.
Over the years, many pythons have been abandoned in the Everglades by pet owners.
The gory evidence of the latest gator-python encounter — the fourth documented in the past three years — was discovered and photographed last week by a helicopter pilot and wildlife researcher.
The snake was found with the gator’s hindquarters protruding from its midsection. Mazzotti said the alligator may have clawed at the python’s stomach as the snake tried to digest it.
In previous incidents, the alligator won or the battle was an apparent draw.
“There had been some hope that alligators can control Burmese pythons,” Mazzotti said. “This indicates to me it’s going to be an even draw. Sometimes alligators are going to win and sometimes the python will win.”
It is unknown how many pythons are competing with the thousands of alligators in the Everglades, but at least 150 have been captured in the past two years, said Joe Wasilewski, a wildlife biologist and crocodile tracker.
Pythons could threaten many smaller species that conservationists are trying to protect, including other reptiles, otters, squirrels, woodstorks and sparrows, Mazzotti said.
Wasilewski said a 10- or 20-foot python also could pose a risk to an unwary human, especially a child. He added, however, “I don’t think this is an imminent threat. This is not a ‘Be afraid, be very afraid’ situation.”
Der Brucer is now testing out his new toaster!
BIG package day tomorrow, as I've been informed that all my errant and truant amazon shipments are ALL arriving tomorrow, and, best of all, the Rewind order will also be here, at least according to UPS. I might try to get those shipped on Saturday if there's time, otherwise they'll all go out on Monday. Oh, boy!!!
IJR (I Just Realized in Internet Lingo) that if you take a peek at the picture of Magnolia Bakery from last night's frenzy, you can see the back of DR Vixmom entering the store. She's the blonde in the pink shirt (as opposed to the Blonde in the Thunderbird).
Nice Lucy European Phone Call Episode Dance DR MATTH/10,000+
Matt H., check your mail box in a few days!
I really admire your encyclopedic knowledge of LUCY, DR JRand.
IOne note (not really a spoiler) - I absolutely LOATHED the spoiled new student from California, Jackie. By the end of the hour, she had mellowed a tiny bit, but I still find someone with that much attitude impossible to deal with and a total turn off.
I am having much the same problem with the eldest daughter in Medium She is constantly putting down her yunger sister and making nasty faces and being rude to her parents... she should be sent to time out and left there
But I have eaten WAAAAY too much chocolate. ;)
Of course, it's possible that the real Allison Dubois' daughter was/is really this rude and nasty and they're just throwing some realism into the show. ::)
And LOST CHILDREN (not the correct title) about Jewish children who were given away by their families so that they would survive the war.
I am having much the same problem with the eldest daughter in Medium She is constantly putting down her yunger sister and makingnasty faces and being rude to her parents... she should be sent to time out and left there
DR Jason failed to mention this photo was shot witha fish eye lens, I am actually very very very slim, about a size 2.. junior size 2.... yeah that's the ticket, I shop in the kids' department....
Hey Der B. Is your toaster working well?
Among the relatively few toasters that can toast four slices at once, this model has seven toast color settings that consistently provide a good range of doneness. There’s an easy-to-clean electronic control panel with touch pads for the toast, bagel, defrost, reheat, and stop settings; a pull-out crumb tray; and a wraparound cord. The self-centering mechanism accommodates bread of any thickness, including half of a thick “New York” bagel, even if its cut is slightly uneven. The lever can be boosted above its up position to raise small, hard-to-retrieve items.
New Adventures Ahead!
Does everyone remember Domino, the Dalmatian der B and I found wandering in our neighborhood, who we returned to his owner a couple of times? Well, said owner dropped by this morning, asking if we "knew anyone" who would be able to take care of Domino for a couple of weeks.
Mike, a local construction worker (who seems to evening over in homes he is constructing) owns Domino, an 8 year un-neutered male Dalmatian (with a very good disposition) - who had been running loose in the neighborhood on a regular basis.
Mike is in the process of moving and intends to ship Domino to Texas to be with his son in a few weeks - 'til then Domino will be hanging around with Mikes friends - who let him run lose.
Domino has spent a few hours in our yard without incident - but we did keep our un-neutered male Lab mix in side (they did meet for a bit with no fighting - but spending the night would be a different matter.
Mike says Domino is up to date on all is shots.
If we can't find a temporary spot for this fella, I fear he will be roaming the streets for many days - not a good thing.
Any ideas on who might help?
I feel bad for Domino because
apparently his so called owner Mike is so irresponsible that poor boy has no home base.
These are the people who should not have dogs.
He might not run as much if he were neutered.
Sounds to me like Mike needs to move up the date
he is sending Domino to his son.
He needs to take some responsibility for his
dog, you shouldn't have to deal with it.
DR Elmore, Jane and I may have changed our minds--hey we're female
NYC Increases Subway Security After Safety Threats
Thursday, October 06, 2005
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the FBI has shared with city officials a "specific threat" to the New York subway system, and is asking the public to be vigilant.
Authorities were increasing mass transit security after word of a credible threat of a bombing on the city's subway system, a law enforcement official said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the threat is "specific to place, time and method."
I assume the CD will be the first release on the new WFO Cabaret Label!
I would say don't confuse it with the WFO Cabernet Label - but I suspect Long Island has yet to grow a red grape worth stomping.
der Brucer
And LOST CHILDREN (not the correct title) about Jewish children who were given away by their families so that they would survive the war.
Just in Time, we left you just in time:
AP ALERT (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,171491,00.html)der Brucer
Well, it's hardly comforting for Jason or Tpunk, Elmore or Rodzinski, or anyone else who rides the New Yawk rails!
But I'm sure they'll derive some satisfaction knowing the out-of-towners are out of harm's way.
:D
Well, unfortunately, I've still got DRs Jane, Danise, and possibly Cillaliz to worry about. I do worry about the situation, but I will continue to ride the subways. I'm not going to give in to these inhumane morons.
In California, Arizona, New Mexico and more, left-wing lawmakers have repeatedly tried to give illegal aliens the right to get state drivers licenses! State drivers’ licenses are the most recognized legal form of identification we use in the U.S.
...
These state lawmakers seem to have forgotten that a number of the 9/11 terrorists had acquired drivers’ licenses.
I'm not going to give in to these inhumane morons.
TPunk: Speak of the Devil Mouse and he doth appear! A large group of Disney folks just came in the office, including your new BFF, Ken.
Larry, such language!
der Brucer
TOD:
Moon Over Broadway
Company - Recording the Cast Album
A Night to Remember - a documentary about the making of the film of the same name.
Titanica in IMAX format!
New Adventures Ahead!
Does everyone remember Domino, the Dalmatian der B and I found wandering in our neighborhood, who we returned to his owner a couple of times? Well, said owner dropped by this morning, asking if we "knew anyone" who would be able to take care of Domino for a couple of weeks.
We may have a new member of the household, at least on a short time basis!
Life is never dull.
JRand -- I have never heard of that documentary. Is it on video or DVD? Where, may I ask, did youstealbuy it?
TPunk - No One Is Alone.
TPunk - have you CUT YOUR HAIR???
It was first on AMC a few years ago, and it is an extra on the Criterion DVD edition of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. They talk to producer William MacQuitty and extensively to Mr Walter Lord, who I had never seen interviewed.
Worth renting the DVD for - or purchasing if you like the movie.
The documentary is probably the only Titanic-related film that I have not seen. I do have a leather-bound copy of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER autographed by the late Mr. Lord.
I can vouch for that.
Depending on the price.
;D
Nice pics DR VIXMOM (and DRGINNY - since it seems she was behind the camera!)
Looks like the weather was perfect.
BTW BK. TPunk looks absolutely beautiful in her new short hair cut.
Yes, very nice 'do, DRTPUNK!
Ahhh......you certainly picked the right "strangers" DRVIXMOM....the pics are great.
Who will be staying at the house? Domino? Or the construction worker?Domino, you silly boy! (Mike, the construction worker, isn't my type or der B's. ::))
Well, no has offered me any advice on my Elvis Soundtrack albums so I've been playing them. There's only about a half a dozen of them but eighty or ninety percent of them, the songs are utter crap (almost all except for the hit or two that was usually culled from them for single release). Still I waver between, "Oh, you haven't played them in thirty years, why do want to keep them?" to getting sentimentally attached to them. I'm currently sloging through Fun In Alcapulco and as negligible as the songs are I find myself tapping my toe out of some Pavlovian nostalgic reaction. Tell me I'm crazy and get rid of them. But first tell me if they're worth anything? Some of the album jackets have seen better days but the albums are remarkably clean.
The ones I've come across are:
Roustabout
Fun In Alcapulco
Girl Happy
It Happened At The World's Fair
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Kissin' Cousins!
I think I might have one or two more lurking somewhere. Just so no one thinks I'm crazy, many of these I bought second-hand for a buck.
Well, no has offered me any advice on my Elvis Soundtrack albums so I've been playing them. There's only about a half a dozen of them but eighty or ninety percent of them, the songs are utter crap (almost all except for the hit or two that was usually culled from them for single release). Still I waver between, "Oh, you haven't played them in thirty years, why do want to keep them?" to getting sentimentally attached to them. I'm currently sloging through Fun In Alcapulco and as negligible as the songs are I find myself tapping my toe out of some Pavlovian nostalgic reaction. Tell me I'm crazy and get rid of them. But first tell me if they're worth anything? Some of the album jackets have seen better days but the albums are remarkably clean.
The ones I've come across are:
Roustabout
Fun In Alcapulco
Girl Happy
It Happened At The World's Fair
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Kissin' Cousins!
I think I might have one or two more lurking somewhere. Just so no one thinks I'm crazy, many of these I bought second-hand for a buck.
I think JRand had some feedback for you on page 7.
Page 9 Lucy Dance - Part II!!!
I'm just wondering what you all did in NYC that made the security level so high.
You know, though....for a town that has security threats on their mass transit systems, I saw ne'ery a hint of added security on any of the train platforms. I'm sure they're there - maybe just not in sight.
Always liked the "Tickle Me" EP "Night Rider" and "Slowly But Surely" received considerable airplay here in OZ.
Pogue, if you like any of the music, keep it. If you are keeping it in hopes of the Elvis soundtracks being worth something, it ain't worth it. His stuff is pretty common, even the cheesy bad movies. I have SPINOUT which I bought mint for like $3. It's kinda fun to listen to how inane some of his tunes were then, like "Smorgasbord," and other such nonsense.
New Frances Farmer site now open for inspection.
www.frances.zoomshare.com
For anyone who might be interested. :)